No. 247 in Finnish
noussut
"Noussut" means "risen" or "ascended" in English.
In a sentence
Aurinko on noussut horisontin yläpuolelle.
The sun has risen above the horizon.
This usage of 'noussut' as the perfect participle form of the verb 'nousta' (to rise) indicates that the sun has completed the action of rising.
Hän on nopeasti noussut yrityksen johdossa.
She has quickly risen to the company's leadership.
In this example, 'noussut' conveys ascending or improving in status or position, figuratively representing career advancement.
Vesi on noussut yli rantojen viime yönä.
The water has risen over the shores last night.
Here, 'noussut' describes the action of water levels increasing and surpassing the boundaries of the shores.
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